Colorado Matters

A firefighter battling the Grizzly Creek Fire describes how the pandemic has made the job more isolating. And, we hear from the ranch owner whose land has turned into a fire camp. Plus, a dialogue between a police officer and a protester. Finally, a COVID-19 outbreak at a Colorado College dorm has 150 students quarantining for two weeks.

Colorado’s Democratic Senator Michael Bennet talks about voting by mail and policy as the DNC culminates with Joe Biden’s acceptance of the nomination for president. Then, a Colorado wildland firefighter with unique perspective. Also, renaming the state’s geographic sites. Plus, a delegate who’s been to every convention since 1964. And “Liat and the Sirens.”

The Western Slope is warming faster than other parts of the world. How does that contribute to wildfire risk? Then, a Colorado delegate to the DNC hopes to mobilize Indigenous voters. Plus, Olympic athletes may be in top physical shape, but their mental health gets less attention. And we welcome Ali Budner to the Colorado Matters team!

When will Colorado get a break from hot, dry weather fueling wildfires? Then, reflections on the Grizzly Creek fire. And, what scientists do and don’t know about COVID-19 and kids. Plus, the inequities of Alzheimer’s. Also, a Colorado Wonders question to honor victims of lynchings. And, the voice of an undecided voter. Then, students on returning to school.

Perspective from Glenwood Springs as wildfire rages nearby. Then, a professor at Regis University talks about teaching in tents. Plus, developing an at-home test for COVID-19 with fast results. Also, an undecided voter weighs in as the DNC begins. And, how the pandemic complicates life for people dealing with dementia.

Students at Miami-Yoder School in Rush, Colorado are among the first to return to in-person class during the pandemic. Then, maximizing online learning. Also, addressing the increasing pull of gangs in metro Denver amid rising violence. Plus, the domino effect of climate change on Arctic freshwater. And, the pandemic whiplash for Boulder’s Bowregard.

Ken Felts, of Arvada, described himself as a “closet gay” for most of his life. But at age 90, he’s come out. Then, Rep. Leslie Herod co-chaired Kamala Harris’ Colorado presidential campaign — her reaction to Harris’ nomination as vice president. And, a look back on the first woman nominated to the position. Plus, why sunsets seem more vivid during wildfires.

Census workers are knocking on doors but their work will be cut short by a month. Then, how will college students learn this fall? And, U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s new book about the U.S. Capitol. Also, RTD may cut its security force for a more “holistic” approach. Plus, sculptor Ed Dwight, at a time when the nation reconsiders some of its well-known statuary.